JANET PINO:  

JANET is from Evington, Virginia. JANET's schools include Norristown Area High School. JANET works(ed) at Blue Ridge Community Church. One of JANET's favorite quotes is:""When you cross a covered bridge, you enter, for a moment, a different world. The bridge's walls and roof offer protection from the wind and the elements, but also much more. There is a quiet stillness about such a bridge, a sacred quality. Perhaps it is the way the rays of light diffuse through the cracks between the planks like a series of tiny revelations that appear to assist rather than overwhelm one's sense of purpose and direction. As you walk along, the strong supporting beams rise up on each side. The roof and walls temper the harsh weather, offering the wayfarer a temporary respite that makes the rest of an otherwise difficult trip bearable. Each one of us has bridges we must cross. We cross bridges that stretch over deep gulfs. We cross bridges that take us from one part of our lives to another. Each of us can construct a covered bridge that can make the crossing easier by providing support and comfort, protection from the raging winds of challenges, and direction in the face of distr...Expand for more